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3:53 pm Tuesday, August 6, 2002

Birth Announcements

By Staff
July 10, 2002
Shannon and Brittany Lewis of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Lannon Curtis, on June 6, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Ronnie Lewis of Rose Hill and Gwen Burt of Quitman.
Maternal grandparents are Joe and Brenda Jayroe of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Lewis is the former Brittany Jayroe.
Clementine and Albert Butler of Porterville announce the birth of a son, Nicholas Rahmad, on June 26, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Butler is the former Clementine Boyd.
Kimberly Johnson and Albert Patrick of Newton announce the birth of a son, Tysean Omari Patrick, on June 26, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Walt and Sarah Skupien announce the birth of a son, Luke Randall, on June 27, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Walter and Linda Skupien.
Maternal grandparents are Gene and Charlotte Williams.
Mrs. Skupien is the former Sarah Katherine Williams.
Martha Anna Wood and Joshua Ray Duran of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Darien Joseph Duran, on June 28, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Billy and Tania Jackson announce the birth of a daughter, Abby Claire, on June 29, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Sheridan and Betty Jackson.
Maternal grandparents are Frank and Yvonne Spencer and Ray Anderson.
Mrs. Jackson is the former Tania Anderson.
Tim and Rebecca Gentry announce the birth of a daughter, Audrie Laine, on June 29, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Jackie and Sara Gentry of Hickory.
Maternal grandparents are Joy Kent of Meridian and the late Charles Kent.
Mrs. Gentry is the former Rebecca Kent.
Teresa Harris of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Tavia Netania Griffin, on June 29, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Rachel and TJ Flora announce the birth of a son, Tanner Jack, of June 29, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Flora is the former Rachel Thatcher.
Katrina Bell and Marcus Cole of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Cameron Markel Cole, on June 30, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Shalmar McCoy and Gerald Bell Jr. of Toomsuba announce the birth of a son, Gerald Nettles Bell III, on June 30, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Kristi and Dano Edwards of Preston announce the birth of a son, Garth Wayne, on June 30, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Edwards is the former Kristi Stevenson.
Nikki and Marco Smith of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Kharic Ja'Marco De'Aundre, on June 30, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Smith is the former Nikki McDade.
Sonyanikia McWilliams of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Tylan Ja'Mal Bell, on June 30, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
April Kersh and Ricky Hersey of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Azharia Sharila Delaysia Hersey, on June 27, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Jeannie Brooks and Johnny Brooks of Meridian.
Maternal grandparent is Dorthy Hersey of Meridian.
Randy and Kristie Skipper of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Thomas Ethan, on June 28, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are James Skipper and Faye Odom.
Maternal grandparent is Nelda Dearman.
Mrs. Skipper is the former Kristie Long.
Travis Woodall and Amber Talbert of Collinsville announce the birth of a son, Kolten Matthew Woodall, on June 28, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Joseph and Robin Woodall of Bailey.
Maternal grandparent is Trudy Vigr of Collinsville.
Amy Pace announces the birth of a son, Roger James, on June 29, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Maternal grandparents are Timothy Cagle and Donna Weaver.
Ricky and Angel Stevens of Decatur announce the birth of a son, Dalton Wayne, on June 29, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Ricky Griffith of House and Rosie Boyd of Union.
Maternal grandparents are Eddie Booth of Decatur and Kim Marpell of Meridian.
Mrs. Stevens is the former Angel Booth.
Terry and Vicki Davidson of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Martin Tucker, on June 30, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Jimmy and Frances Davidson of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Martin Ray and Amy Butler of Meridian and the late Pat Butler.
Mrs. Davidson is the former Vicki Butler.
Dewayne and Jennifer Grace of DeKalb announce the birth of a son, Jaylone Dewayne, on July 1, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are James Jones and Emma Jones of Shuqualak.
Maternal grandparents are Raymond and Billie Jean Grace of DeKalb.
Mrs. Grace is the former Jennifer Rene Jones.
Mrs. and Mrs. Hap Palmer of Daleville announce the birth of a daughter, Olivia Ann, on July 2, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Henry W. and Jan Palmer of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schoolfield of Daleville and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grissett of Columbus.
Allan and Jennifer Johnson of Needham, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter, Lillie Alexandra, on July 2, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Connie L. and Dorothy Johnson of Needham.
Maternal grandparents are Aaron and Bonnie Mosley of Gilbertown, Ala.
Mrs. Johnson is the former Jennifer Mosely.
Joyce and Benn Sanford of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Benjamin Troy Sanford II, on July 2, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are William and Beverly Sanford of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Mary Woods of West Helena, Ark., and the late Eddie Woods.
John and Sandy Williams of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Emily Claire, on July 2, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Williams is the former Sandy Green.
Jeremiah and Katricia Hathorn announce the birth of a son, Jeheim Howard, on July 2, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparent is Perry Howard Hathorn.
Maternal grandparent is Nennie Lou Hathorn.
John E. Pugh and Sarah L. Pugh announce the birth of a daughter, Samantha Latrece, on July 2, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are John Pugh Jr. and Mary Helen Ducksworth.
Maternal grandparents are J.W. Polk and Susie M. Polk.
William and Carri Myers announce the birth of a daughter, Maegan Claire, on July 3, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Prentiss Myers and Malinda Sullivan.
Maternal grandparents are Steve Posey and Virginia Hall.
Mrs. Myers is the former Carri Posey.

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